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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,333.39, 40,477.08 and 18,003.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,333.39, 40,477.08 and 18,003.36 is: 24,842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,333.39 : 40,477.08 = 18,003.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,333.39/40,477.08 = 18,003.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,333.39x = 40,477.08 × 18,003.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,333.39x = 728,723,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,723,442.99/29,333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.80

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